Taylor Swift shocked her fans on the evening before Election Day by deciding to go to the Kansas City Chiefs game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers instead of Kamala Harris’ campaign event in Pennsylvania. Swift, who had openly supported Harris in the fall, was spotted walking into Arrowhead Stadium sporting a Chiefs jacket, exciting both NFL watchers and her supporters.
While stars like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Usher have been active at Harris’ rallies, Swift’s choice to back her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, instead of accompanying Harris on the campaign road shocked many. Swift, a native of Pennsylvania, was anticipated to attend the event particularly considering her loud political support this election season.
In September, Swift had expressed her backing for Harris on social media and urged her supporters—especially first-time voters—to register and vote. Swift said Harris was someone who “fights for the rights and causes that I believe need a fighter to represent them,” but she also underlined the necessity of personal choice and urged her supporters to conduct their own investigation before voting.
Taylor Swift here in Kansas City. The street lights have pointed home to Arrowhead. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/y9sul0Amta
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) November 4, 2024
The arrival of the pop legend at the Chiefs game has elicited a conflicting reaction. While some are applauding her allegiance to Kelce, others wonder why she missed such a significant night on the campaign road. Fans are questioning if Swift would keep giving soccer first priority when the election season comes to an end given the Chiefs’ great performance.
